Ukrainians line up for water as Russian strikes target infrastructure | USA TODAY
Published Date: 11/1/2022
Source: USA TODAY
Russian strikes left many in the Ukrainian capital without power or water. President Zelenskyy said they shot down most of the 55 Russian missiles. RELATED: How winter weather could give Ukraine or Russia an advantage in war https://bit.ly/3sL4G0u Water and electricity have been fully restored in Kyiv, one day after an onslaught of Russian missiles targeted crucial infrastructure and paralyzed the city of 3 million people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Kyiv will continue to implement rolling blackouts to stabilize the power system's operation, he said. Monday's attack during the morning rush hour sent commuters scrambling for cover, knocked out water to 80% of the city and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. "I ask Kyiv residents to save electricity, especially during peak morning and evening hours," Klitschko said on Telegram. "It is very important because the (damage) in the energy system of Ukraine is significant." » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3gWt10K » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Ukraine #Russia #Airstrikes